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Why Use a Treadmill for Fitness?

Treadmills are great for fitness workouts because there are is large range of intensity levels you can choose from after purchasing. This allows them to be great for beginners, but still be equally great for athletes. You can start on a simple walk and no incline, to jogging or running uphill. It can improve your cardio health, but also help you lose weight, improve coordination, and increase bone density.

Most pieces of equipment have cushion absorption that takes up to 35 percent of the shock to your knees and ankles. This helps reduce impact pain and inflammation as well.

So how do I choose one?

There are four things to consider when selecting a treadmill, whether you are walking or running, user makeup, warranty, and desired specifics.

Walking or Running

Knowing whether you are going to use the machine for walking or running will help you figure out what size you need for the mat width. Walking does not require the mat to be as wide or long, while running needs at least 50cm wide. Larger ones have a more enjoyable experience due to the extra space.

In addition, when you discover if you are running or walking, you will know what type of incline you need to purchase. Electronic inclines increase at a speed that can give you the intensity you seek without having to get off and set it.

User weight

Different ones are designed for different heights and weights. This needs to be taken into consideration prior to purchasing. The biggest factor to look at is the motor size. The motors will be under a lot of strain. If the user is larger and has intentions to run, then you will want a mat that is thick and constructed well.

The motor size needs to be a deciding factor in selecting one. A Direct Current, DC, motor normally has two ratings, the continuous duty and peak duty. Continuous duty refers to the output of power the motor is designed to sustain indefinitely. While Peak Duty refers to what the motor is capable of, even if it cannot sustain it for long.

The Following is a Guide for Motors

For people that weigh up to 65 kg, you should use a motor that is between 1.25 and 1.75HP. Those weighing up to 85 kg should be using motors that are up to two horsepower. People, who weigh up to 130 kg, need a motor that is three horsepower. Finally, for users weighing up to 160 kg need a motor that is around four horsepower.

Warranty

When selecting any exercise equipment, you want a warranty that covers the product, but also back up the claims. Unfortunately, on average, any of them manufactured and sold in Australia has a failure rate between four and 12 percent.

If warranty is limited, then you want to see how easy it is to access spare parts for your piece of equipment. A part being relatively inexpensive is a nice deal as well.

In conclusion:

1) Check the availably of parts by asking for the price and availability of common replacement parts.

2) If the company has a call center available for warranty work, then give them a call and pretend you have a problem with your machine. Take note on how they solve your problem.

3) Do a Google search of the product you intend to buy. Check out the reviews, especially the negative ones.

You can know that here at Fitquip we will have the parts your products will need and we carry a warranty that backs our claims. We have many happy customers that have had issues in the past but had them resolved quickly.